Government job openings January 2026 have officially begun, bringing thousands of vacancies across Police, Railways, Revenue, Home Guards, and State Government Departments. This month is especially important for aspirants because several major recruitment boards have released or scheduled their new 2026 job notifications.
Below is a fully verified and updated list of the most important Government job openings January 2026, including eligibility, vacancy details, and application status.
๐ Major Government Job Openings January 2026
๐จ 1. UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
One of the biggest Government job openings January 2026 is the UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026.
Post: Police Constable
Vacancies: 32,679
Eligibility: 10th/12th Pass
Age Limit: 18โ22 Years
Selection Process: Written Exam โ PET/PST โ Medical โ Document Verification
Status: Applications active in January 2026
๐ 2. Railway RRB Group-D (Level-1) Recruitment 2026
Railways are expected to release the RRB Group-D (Level-1) Recruitment 2026 notification in early 2026, making it a key part of the Government job openings January 2026 list.
Post: Track Maintainer, Helper, Porter, Level-1 Staff
Vacancies: 22000+ (expected)
Eligibility: 10th Pass / ITI
Age Limit: 18โ33 Years
Selection Process: CBT โ PET โ DV
Status: Notification expected January/February 2026
๐งพ 3. UPSSSC Lekhpal Recruitment 2026
The UPSSSC Lekhpal Recruitment 2026 is another major highlight under the official Government job openings January 2026 category.
Post: Rajasva Lekhpal
Vacancies: 7,994
Qualification: 12th Pass
Age Limit: 18โ40 Years
Selection Process: Written Exam โ DV
Status: Application window open district-wise in January 2026
๐ก๏ธ 4. BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Havildar Clerk Recruitment 2026
The BPSSC Home Guard Havildar & Clerk Recruitment 2026 is one of the key Eastern-India opportunities in the list of Government job openings January 2026.
Posts:
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Home Guard Havildar
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Home Guard Clerk
Vacancies: Multiple posts announced (varies by category)
Eligibility: 10th / 12th / Graduate
Age Limit: 18โ30 Years
Selection Stages: Written Exam โ PET/PMT โ Typing (for Clerk) โ DV
Status: Applications active January 2026
๐ฎ 5. HSSC Haryana Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Haryana Staff Selection Commission has released the HSSC Haryana Police Constable Recruitment 2026, adding another major entry to the Government job openings January 2026 list.
Post: Police Constable (Male & Female)
Vacancies: 6,000+
Eligibility: 12th Pass
Age Limit: 18โ25 Years
Selection Process: Written Test โ PET/PMT โ Medical
Status: Recruitment window active in January 2026
๐ Additional Government Job Openings January 2026
Apart from the major notices listed above, the following departments also have active or upcoming vacancies:
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BSF Constable Sports Quota โ 549 Posts
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DSSSB MTS & Clerical Jobs โ 714 Posts
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PSU Apprenticeships (IOCL, BEL, NALCO, RFCL)
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State Police (MP, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, UP)
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Teaching Jobs (TET, KVS, NVS)
These contribute to the overall rise in Government job openings January 2026 across India.
๐ Government Job Openings January 2026 โ Important Dates
| Recruitment Name | Vacancies | Status (January 2026) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| UP Police Constable 2026 | 32,679 | Active | 10th/12th |
| RRB Group-D Level-1 2026 | 22000+ | Notification Expected | 10th/ITI |
| UPSSSC Lekhpal 2026 | 7,994 | Active | 12th |
| BPSSC Home Guard Havildar Clerk 2026 | Various | Active | 10thโGraduate |
| HSSC Haryana Constable 2026 | 6,000+ | Active | 12th |
๐ How to Apply for Government Job Openings January 2026
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Visit the official recruitment website (UPPRPB, RRB, UPSSSC, BPSSC, HSSC).
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Check eligibility & age limit carefully.
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Keep your documents (photo, signature, certificates) ready.
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Fill the online form before the last date.
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Save your application number for future use.
๐ Final Words
Government job openings January 2026 offer some of the biggest opportunities of the year for aspirants in Police, Railways, Revenue, and Home Guard departments. If you are targeting government jobs in 2026, this month provides multiple high-vacancy recruitments to apply for.
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